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Food and LoathingFormula 1 Fun & Hell's KitchenAndrew Morgan sits in for Gemini Stevens, and producer Rich Johnson connects from Seattle. At the center of the show this week: a nice long interview with Hell's Kitchen contestant Ellie Parker, as well as interviews with Chefs Jose Andres, Wolfgang Puck, Masaharu Morimoto, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael Mina, Michael Voltaggio, Bryan Voltaggio and Dave Beran at F1's Fountain Club. Also: former French Laundry chef Tyler Vorce talks about his new off-Strip popup. We're dropping the episode early this week, so you can enjoy it as you prepare your holiday dinner, or drive to Grandma's house. Please enjoy.
2025-11-271h 18
Europe UnveiledCulinary River Cruises: Food, Wine & Michelin-Level Dining on Europe’s RiversJoin European travel expert and river cruise specialist Sonia Rectenwald as she explores the delicious world of culinary river cruises—where every meal tells a story. From truffle hunts in Provence to château lunches in Bordeaux and wine tastings in the Wachau Valley, discover how Europe’s top river cruise lines are elevating dining to Michelin-level artistry. Plus, meet the celebrity chefs bringing their talent onboard.Episode SummaryIn this flavorful episode of Europe Unveiled, host and European travel advisor Sonia Rectenwald takes you on a sensory journey through the world of culinary river cruis...
2025-11-1011 min
In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike MendelsohnChefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio: Two Brothers, One Grind, Zero ShortcutsToday we're not just plating one powerhouse chef — we’ve got two. The Voltaggio Brothers sit down with Spike for an episode layered like a perfect terrine: humble beginnings, razor-sharp sibling banter, Michelin-level intensity, and true DMV loyalty.From banging pans in a Holiday Inn kitchen at 14 to chasing greatness across New York, West Virginia, California & back home, Bryan and Michael break down what it really takes to rise from busboy to industry icon. They talk family dinners as religion, working 100-hour weeks, learning luxury through hospitality, fabricating deer on porches to pay rent, Michelin highs, leadership less...
2025-11-041h 39
Reality Show Deep Dive PodcastBobby Flay's SHOCK Titan Swap: Why Ayesha Nurdjaja Is The $25K Challenger Killer 🤯Enjoying the show? Support our mission and help keep the content coming by buying us a coffee.If you're looking for a culinary competition that's a genuine battlefield, you need Bobby's Triple Threat. This is the show where one challenger faces a relentless gauntlet against three of the world's most formidable chefs—the Titans—and must beat all three individually for a massive $25,000 cash prize.We dissect the tectonic shift defining the upcoming Season 4 (premiering September 2025), fueled by a single, strategic roster change and deeply personal rivalries that guarantee maximum conflict.
2025-10-0523 min
How The Sausage Is Made with Chef Chris Cosentino117 — Chef Bryan VoltaggioBryan Voltaggio isn’t just a chef; he’s a generational talent, respected by his peers and admired by food lovers everywhere. His restaurants—Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse, Vulcania (co-owned with his brother Michael), and Wye Oak Tavern—each tell a story of culinary mastery and savory innovation.With accolades that include being a James Beard Foundation Award finalist and starring on Top Chef (season six), Top Chef Masters (season five), and Top Chef All-Stars (season sixteen), Bryan has firmly cemented his place in the culinary world. His cookbooks, HOME and VOLT Ink (co-written with his brother Michael), showcase...
2025-07-091h 37
Food Network ObsessedBryan Voltaggio on the 24 in 24 Challenge That Had Him SweatingBryan Voltaggio shares his earliest food memory of helping make creamed corn with neighbors in Frederick, Maryland—an experience that sparked his love for food and community. The chef discusses how his early interests in marine biology and the outdoors gave way to a culinary career after landing a busboy job that led him into the kitchen. He reveals how quickly he rose through the ranks and later manifested his dream of opening a restaurant in his hometown. Bryan reflects on teaming up with his brother Michael to create Wye Oak Tavern, a modern tavern in a historic, converted ch...
2025-05-2348 min
Serving SuccessHow to Handle the Rise of 'Chefluencers' and Stay True to the CraftIn this episode, we explore the rise of "chefluencers"—cooks who gain massive followings on social media without necessarily having the traditional kitchen experience. Michael and Bryan Voltaggio discuss the blending of entertainment and culinary expertise, the challenges of staying relevant in a social media-driven industry, and how chefs can uphold craftsmanship while embracing digital platforms. Takeaways:Prioritize culinary skills over social media fame. Adapt without losing authenticity. Master more than just one dish. Use social media as a tool, not a shortcut. Stay competitive by being excellent. Want to connect directly with industry thought leaders...
2025-02-2802 min
Serving SuccessLessons from Michael and Bryan Voltaggio’s Culinary JourneysIn this episode of Serving Success, Michael and Bryan Voltaggio share insights from their journey—from Top Chef fame to running acclaimed restaurants like Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse and their latest venture, Volcania. They also discuss their Live Nation partnership, bringing Volt Burger to concert venues nationwide, and how they balance innovation, nostalgia, and family in their culinary empire. Takeaways:Competition fuels growth. Family and business can thrive together. Adaptability is essential. Great food extends beyond restaurants. Nostalgia drives innovation. Give back to the industry. Want to connect directly with industry thought leaders like today's guest? MAJC has...
2025-02-2602 min
Draw Knives : A Top Chef Recap PodcastEp 7 and LCK recap | Top Chef Season 21A high reward two part Quickfire awaits our chefs in the Top Chef kitchen this week, along with three time runner-up chef Bryan Voltaggio. The Elimination challenge features a lot of sausage and eliminates a chef for committing a cardinal gaffe: cooking risotto. LCK finds one early favorite in the competition eliminated for a tactical misfire. This episode is fully loaded!
2024-05-0731 min
Hangar Talk - An Aviation Podcast'Top Chef' finalist, pilot Bryan Voltaggio'Top Chef' finalist and private pilot Bryan Voltaggio talks about food, flying, and his next challenge. Plus, find out about the new Cirrus G7, Garmin 430/530 trade-in incentives, and the latest on a hot air balloon case with national airspace implications. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.
2024-01-1541 min
"Two Teachers Walk Into a Bar" with Nancy & CharlotteEpisode 18: "A Problem with Pronouns"Nancy & Charlotte love long walks on the beach and a dry Chardonnay. Their dislikes include mean people and pronoun misuse. And now, they are calling people out on it! Not even entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin and Chef Bryan Voltaggio are safe from scrutiny! Are YOU using pronouns correctly? Join us and find out.Join us for teacher funny-talk every Wednesday!https://www.twoteacherswalkintoabar.comFollow Two Teachers Walk into a Bar on Twitter, Facebook, and InstagramThank you, Shelley Adajian, for the amazing podcast artwork! Thank you, David Churchill, for making the w...
2023-03-0125 min
Vegas RevealedHawaiians Could Pay Extra to Visit Vegas, Las Vegas Gets Ready for Super Bowl 58, U2 Lands at The MSG Sphere, Culinary Residency Coming to Mandalay Bay, Cool Downtown Bookstore | Ep. 156Send us a textHawaii tried to stop Las Vegas advertising on the Islands but that didn't fly. Now, there is a bill that proposes a tax on gambling trip packages to Las Vegas. We discuss and explain. U2 confirms they are going to perform shows at the MSG Sphere when it opens. The Super Ball arrives in Las Vegas as the city gets ready to host Super Bowl 58. Longtime restaurant Aureole at Mandalay Bay is closing. It's known for its Wine Angels. The restaurant will reopen as "Retro." Top Chef stars Michael and Bryan Voltaggio will...
2023-02-1841 min
Stephanie Knows Some S#!TBryan VoltaggioStephanie knows Bryan Voltaggio! Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy are joined by Stephanie's fellow Top Chef All-Star finalist Bryan Voltaggio. He talks about working with his brother Michael, making the perfect smashburger and getting his pilot's license. You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop. Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos This week's episode is sponsored by California Prunes. To learn more and snag some great recipes, head over to CaliforniaPrunes.org. Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the...
2023-01-2555 min
No Pix After Dark PodcastNoPixAfterDarl EP 200: Nycci NellisOne of the DC area’s best known and most respected food and wine journalists, Nycci Nellis sits atop a small, dining out/going out media empire.
She is: Hailed as Greater Washington, D.C.’s “go-to” source for the latest on what’s happening across the restaurant and party and scene Founder and publisher of TheListAreYouOnIt.com, a website with more than 36,000 loyal subscribers that aggregates and always updates the latest in everything happening across the area’s food and wine scene and hailed by Washington Post as, "one of the premier resources for all things food and win...
2022-11-0242 min
Live Through Love with Ruben RojasBringing People Together Around the Dinner Table with Michael VoltaggioWelcome celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author Michael Voltaggio. "If you’re around people who bring something to the table, it’s your responsibility to be a sponge and soak that up.” - Michael Voltaggio Michael sits down with Ruben to talk about his love of food. He shares how his passion for cooking came almost as an accident when a 15-year old Michael, then a busboy at the Holiday Inn, was invited to help prepare some of the dishes in the kitchen. A spark was lit, and he never looked back. He encourages young...
2022-09-071h 04
Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyVoltaggio BrothersWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with celebrity chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio about their journey from Frederick, Maryland to competing against each other on TV's "Top Chef" to creating restaurants like Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor. You'll also hear a bonus conversation with Bryan Voltaggio from March 2020 as a fascinating time capsule of the restaurant business during the pandemic. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2022-07-0641 min
Beyond the PlateChefs Bryan and Michael VoltaggioBryan and Michael Voltaggio are brothers, business partners, chefs, restaurateurs, authors, TV personalities and dads. In this episode we discuss how they went from teenagers working at a Holiday Inn in Maryland to being arguably the best known duo in the food world. We talk about the different paths each of them took to get to where they are today, the moment they realized they had made it as chefs, what motivates them, and how and where they lean on each other in their restaurant creative process. Bryan and Michael are both extremely active in their communities helping many...
2022-07-061h 04
Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore815: Chris Viaud Owner and Executive Chef of Greenleaf and Culture Chef Chris Viaud is owner and executive chef of Greenleaf Millford and sister restaurant, Culture, both residing in Milford, NH. Originally from Randolph, MA, Chris and his parents, who had immigrated from Haiti, moved to Londonderry, N.H. where, post-high school graduation, he attended Johnson & Wales University, receiving his bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts & Food Service Management.Post culinary school, Chris came back to Boston where he spent three years at Deuxave, a true culinary landmark for modern French cuisine in the city, where he gained experience working alongside chef and owner Chris Coombs, Adrienne Mosie, and ac...
2021-07-261h 47
Food Network ObsessedThe Voltaggio Brothers on Healthy Sibling Rivalry & Battle of the BrothersHost Jaymee Sire chats with the dynamic brother-chef duo, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, about growing up together, focusing on similar career paths, and their new show, Battle of the Brothers. The brothers share their experiences growing up with a healthy sibling rivalry and their first experience in the kitchen together at a Holiday Inn with Bryan as Michael’s boss. They talk about how their career paths have brought them together, and apart to opposite coasts, as they have made their way to the top of the restaurant industry. They also chat about how working and competing together has al...
2021-07-0943 min
Good Questions...with Cameron DoleS2E101 - CJ Hunt, Kevin Bigley, and Michael and Bryan VoltaggioIn this episode, we visit with The Daily Show's CJ Hunt, actor Kevin Bigley, along with chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio.
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2021-06-3025 min
UnCapped PodcastEpisode 225 - Bryan Voltaggio & Fourscore BeerThis week we are joined by renowned chef Bryan Voltaggio and Fourscore Beer Company's head brewer, Ben Little, to discuss a beer we collaborated on that was inspired by a dessert from Showroom (a restaurant in Frederick, Md). We also discussed Bryan's career, food and beer, as well as beer in general. The beer will be released on Saturday 5/15 at the brewery as well as Showroom and District East. Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Roasthouse Pub in Frederick.
2021-05-1057 min
The IndustryZac Hoffman
This week we are joined by Zac Hoffman from Washington, DC. Growing up in Northern Virginia, Zac began his hospitality career cooking in a small wine bar in Leesburg with a tiny kitchen. Working at night and attending a vocational High School during the day, the itch to create art with food took hold. After a few years of cooking in large and small kitchens, Zac attended The Culinary Institue of America where he graduated twice, being an incredibly involved student throughout his educational career. Once graduated, Zac found an opportunity in West Virginia at the storied...
2021-03-0149 min
Pack Your KnivesFinalists RoundtableTom and Kevin are joined by Top Chef Season 17 All-Star finalists Melissa King, Stephanie Cmar and Bryan Voltaggio to review the epic season, get the inside scoop on their music video and learn about their future endeavors.
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2020-06-2339 min
Designated Drinker ShowBryan Voltaggio :: Top Chef Master/Restaurateur/Author********EPI NOTES******** From his home kitchen, Bryan joins Louise & Gina to have a few shots, make few cocktails and share how he’s managing as a restaurateur though the COVID shut down. Of course, they still find tons of reasons to laugh as he shares his story of becoming a celebrity chef, growing up in Fredrick, Maryland—where he still lives today, and what the hell an alicorn is. If you’re looking for a good “get tipsy quick game,” we recommend marathoning this season of Top Chef and take a shot every time you hear Bryan’s iconic lau...
2020-05-1540 minDesignated Drinker ShowBryan Voltaggio :: Top Chef Master/Restaurateur/Author********EPI NOTES******** From his home kitchen, Bryan joins Louise & Gina to have a few shots, make few cocktails and share how he’s managing as a restaurateur though the COVID shut down. Of course, they still find tons of reasons to laugh as he shares his story of becoming a celebrity chef, growing up in Fredrick, Maryland—where he still lives today, and what the hell an alicorn is. If you’re looking for a good “get tipsy quick game,” we recommend marathoning this season of Top Chef and take a shot every time you hear Bryan’s iconic lau...
2020-05-1540 min
Reality TV RHAP-upsTop Chef: All-Stars L.A. | Season 17, Episode 6 Recap: "Get Your Phil"Please unpack your knives and stay! The Top Chef Judges' Table is back on Reality TV RHAP-Ups to cover season 17, Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.The all-star line up of Haley Strong (@hstrong_), Josh Wigler (@roundhoward), Emily Fox (@emelette), Curt Clark (@CurtClark), Antonio Mazzaro (@acmazzaro) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) return to the podcast this week to discuss "Get Your Phil," the sixth episode of season 17. In their conversation, the panel discusses Last Chance Kitchen right up front, considering its ramifications for the rest of the season. Plus, umami-bombs all around as the panel digs into their sweet-and-sour cravings, and muc...
2020-04-261h 32
Athleisure KitchenS1. Ep 9. | Athleisure Kitchen with No Kid Hungry's Jenny Dirksen and Chef Elizabeth FalknerOn today's episode of Athleisure Kitchen, we share an organization that we have covered a number of times over at Athleisure Mag and is in the Nov issue. We have enjoyed sharing initiatives that No Kid Hungry creates in order to ensure that childhood hunger is not an issue that has to be a concern in this country. In the past, we have interviewed Bryan Voltaggio and Duff Goldman, both who have participated in a fundraising event known as Chefs Cycle. We have also covered the spatulas that include the creativity of various celebs, food personalities and chefs that...
2020-01-3021 min
Industry NightTaking It To the TopChef Bryan Voltaggio has been a staple in the DC food and wine scene for over 15 years. From his humble beginnings growing up in Frederick, Maryland to being named executive chef at Charlie Palmer Steak, to breaking out on his own and opening the highly acclaimed Volt. Bryan and his brother, Michael, competed on one of the most watched seasons of Top Chef, Season 6 -- where Michael took the win from his brother. Now the two of them have opened up Estuary in the new Conrad Hotel and Bryan is back on Top Chef to see if he can be...
2020-01-1700 min
Communal TableBryan and Michael Voltaggio Talk About Working With Family, Top Chef, and Being Young, Broke CooksThe public may best know Bryan and Michael Voltaggio from their fiery Top Chef face-offs, but by the time the brothers appeared onscreen, they'd collectively logged a couple of decades working in kitchens. They learned plenty from their lean years—how to survive in New York City on $300 a week, find their voice while cooking for other people, and be part of a team—and now they're the ones calling the shots. As their latest co-venture, Estuary in Washington D.C., opens its doors, the brothers reflect on their mentors, their working relationship, and the measures they take to stay bala...
2019-05-091h 07Industry NightNo Kid Hungry!America is the richest nation on the face of the earth; in fact, the richest nation in the history of the earth!
Yet, every night, millions of kids go to bed hungry. Debbie Shore, co-founder of Share Our Strength, leads an organization that has raised millions to feed millions across the past several decades. She hasn’t done it alone. Among those helping her are some of the nation’s top chefs, who give of their time, talents and resources to help fight child hunger in America.
Debbie Shore joins us tonight on Industry Night with...
2018-11-1900 min
The Mantry PodcastMantry Podcast Ep. 27 - 12 Handy Thanksgiving HacksReggie Milligan Co-Founder of Mantry hosts "12 Handy Thanksgiving Hacks"
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Show Notes:
1. The Tinfoil DIY Roasting Rack
2. Grate Frozen Butter Directly Into Pie Dough
3. Rice = Easy Pie Weights
4. Rolling Pin Replacement
5. Super-Fast Potato Peeling
7. Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm in a Slow Cooker.
8. Use The Cooler To Free Up Fridge Space
9. Small Crowd? Cook Turkey Parts Separately.
“Cook the turkey breast and leg meat separately. Th...
2017-11-2110 min
Take Out With Ashley and RobynEpisode 75 with Guest Bryan VoltaggioVoltaggio is the executive chef and owner of six restaurants including VOLT, Lunchbox, Family Meal, RANGE, and two locations of AGGIO. As a finalist on Top Chef Season 6 and Top Chef Masters Season 5, Voltaggio is the first chef to compete on both Top Chef and Top Chef Masters. The James Beard Foundation Award finalist co-authored the cookbook, VOLT.Ink, with his brother, Michael, and is set to release a new title HOME in 2014. As a father and chef, Voltaggio is a passionate philanthropist and supports Share Our Strength (SOS) in their fight against childhood hunger. He has raised over half...
2017-05-1732 min
Add Passion and StirThe Blueprint for Ending Childhood Hunger in AmericaTop Chef Finalist and James Beard Award-winner Bryan Voltaggio teamed with children's advocate Anne Sheridan, the former Executive Director of the Governor's Office for Children in Maryland, to convince the State Legislature to feed hungry children a nutritious breakfast in the classroom. That effort provided the blueprint for helping children across the country to access the food and fuel the need to survive and thrive as more and more states adopt the School Breakfast Program.
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2016-12-1420 min
The Baub ShowChef Michael Voltaggio and Sherry LayneOur cool factor skyrockets this Sunday when we welcome Chef Michael Voltaggio. Best known for winning season six of Bravo's hit show, Top Chef, he will be live in the Global Voice Broadcasting studio to discuss his new restaurants ink. and ink.sack (which GQ magazing just named the #1 new restaurant in the country) and his new cookbook with his brother Bryan Voltaggio, entitled, VOLTink. You won't want to miss this show as it also marks Bob's final episode out of the LA studio before his broadcasts move to North Carolina.
2012-03-1156 min
Meet the AuthorBryan & Michael Voltaggio: Meet the AuthorsIn their much-anticipated debut cookbook, chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio of Bravo’s "Top Chef" explore the concept of family by crafting stories illustrated by ingredient-driven recipes, personal experiences, and modern perspectives on food.
2011-11-0800 min
Craft Beer Radio Savor CoverageSavor 2011 - It's OK to Play w"Savor 2011 - It’s OK to Play with Your Food… and Beer","Join mad chef Bryan Voltaggio as he offers his insane take on using Flying Dog beer as an ingredient to create mind-altering sensory explosions. The presentation will include basic tips and techniques for cooking with beer; carbonation removal and reinfusion; spherification and the art of turning beer into finger food; reduction and bitterness—the art of balance."
2011-06-091h 24